(415) 441-4099
800 Post St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.7875
-122.415
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
What People Are Saying About Cafe Royale
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Bedecked with a black-and-white hexagonal-tiled floor, brushed-steel bar, purple velvet curtains and iron-legged bar stools, this postmodern melange oozes NYC style. Dimly lit and deceptively intimate, the watering hole doubles as an art space. The rotating exhibits and performances highlight top Bay Area talents (the proprietor is also a program director at Intersection for the Arts). At times, the unpredictable space feels tranquil and capacious; other times, it's jam-packed and buzzing. – – The Draw – More lounge than cafe, this wine bar boasts an…
01/10/06
Fabulous Place for Private Parties
by thiggus
i highly recommend this place for people looking for a cool place to reserve for private parties or fundraisers. the owner is very helpful and makes the space perfect for whatever event it is.
- Pros: space, great wine, great people
- Cons: parking
09/08/04
Gem of the Tendernob
by mostland
I discovered Cafe Royale over 4 years ago, and it remains one of my very favorite bars in SF. The reasons: friendly people (both behind and in front of the bar); a warm, open space with comfortable seating and great evening light; jazz on the speakers and Boddington's on the tap; a fine blend of upretentious people of all ages, backgrounds, and locales.
Cafe Royale has always been a great place to lounge with friends after work and converse at comfortable volumes. In the last year or so they have also added some quality events later in the evenings, such as art exhibitions and live music.
My only complaint would be that evening events can get crowded. But Cafe Royale is a unique space in San Francisco well worth checking out.
- Pros: atmosphere, kate, live music
08/31/04
Cafe Royale is
by canomi
When I first walked into the Cafe Royale, I immediately thought of how much fun I could have with friends. The intimate space of couches and tables and chairs and the large windows overlooking the intersection of Post and Leavenworth of the Tenderloin are extremely inviting and I discovered the bar was perfect for a night with a large group or large night with the perfect date.
The owners are exceptional at setting mood and the atmosphere is sophisticated, yet calming with candles always lit and great music continually playing. The women working the bar, always seemed to have a smile on their faces regardless of how busy they are (dont forget to bus your own glassesyou will get a friendly wink from them!).
Wonderfully inventive food is served and, if youre lucky, you will walk in on some great live music!
- Pros: Service, Food, Atmosphere
- Cons: , Crowded, Not Open Late!
The Details on Cafe Royale
Where to Sit:
If you arrive to a capacity crowd, move to the back of the bar and up the stairs to the quieter, candlelit second floor.
When to Go:
On the third Thursday of every month, an Art Market and Wine & Cheese event is held (6pm-9pm). There are drink specials and live music.
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